Pakistan vs England: Naseem Shah jogs my memory of myself, says bowling coach Shaun Tait

One of Pakistan’s greatest gamers from the just lately concluded Asia Cup – Naseem Shah will as soon as once more be the centre of consideration within the collection vs England. Ahead of the primary match, Pakistan bowling coach Shaun Tait talks concerning the quick bowler.

Naseem Shah celebrates a wicket in Asia Cup. (Courtesy: Reuters)

HIGHLIGHTSNaseem Shah was one in all Pakistan’s greatest performers in Asia CupPakistan can amass a powerful bowling line-up in T20 World Cup if Shaheen will get matchShaun Tait heaped praises on the quick bowler forward of the collection

Pakistan bowling coach Shaun Tait has heaped reward on quick bowler Naseem Shah, who gave a stellar account within the just lately concluded Asia Cup. The 19-year-old teenager did greater than holding his personal within the match, and received Pakistan out of hassle in high-voltage matches in opposition to India and Afghanistan.

Tait, one of many quickest bowlers to have ever graced the sport, stated he likened Naseem’s talents to his personal and known as him free-spirited.

“In some ways, Naseem Shah reminds me of myself when I was a younger cricketer. He’s sort of free-spirited. But I wasn’t as intelligent as he is at this age. I think you’ve all seen his natural abilities and skill with the new ball, which is excellent,” Shaun Tait stated within the press convention forward of the Pakistan’s first match vs England.

Pakistan can be hoping to shake off their Asia Cup loss to Sri Lanka and construct a steady unit for the T20 World Cup. Expectations will likely be excessive from the semi-finalists of the final version of the match, who can doubtlessly have good probabilities in Australia, owing to their tempo bowling contingent.

“Pakistan quick bowlers have their pure talents. They wish to hold issues easy however they’ve received a lot capacity and have plenty of aptitude. So, that’s already ingrained in these guys,” Tait stated concerning the bowling tradition of Pakistan.

The hosts tackle England in a prolonged, 7-match T20I collection and a tri-series in opposition to Bangladesh and New Zealand, earlier than going into the T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held within the months of October and November.

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